Nurse Education & Practice Development Leader

Hackensack Meridian Health; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) who is a Registered Nurse with an Advanced Nursing Degree to lead nursing education initiatives. The role blends clinical practice with education, emphasizing adult learning principles, program development and leadership in a team-centric culture.

The NPD supports curriculum development, competency assessments, and education program evaluation, driving improvements in patient safety and quality outcomes across the

Qualifications

• NJ state RN license and BLS/ACLS as required.
• Graduate degree in nursing or related field with nursing background.
• Experience in nursing education, curriculum development or staff development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop teaching strategies and lifelong learning infrastructure.
• Plan orientation and competency requirements for staff.
• Lead educational programs to improve patient outcomes and safety.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on practice changes and research.
• Mentor staff and support professional growth and role transitions.

Skills

Adult learning principles

Education program development

Curriculum development

Research/EBP

Change management

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

NLN/AACN accredited program in nursing

Graduate degree in related field (with BSN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Hackensack Meridian Health seeks a Nurse Professional Development Specialist (NPD) who is a Registered Nurse with an Advanced Nursing Degree to lead nursing education initiatives. The role blends clinical practice with education, emphasizing adult learning principles, program development and leadership in a team-centric culture.

The NPD supports curriculum development, competency assessments, and education program evaluation, driving improvements in patient safety and quality outcomes across the